SERVICES
Community/Self Advocacy Training and Support
Guidance provided by a qualified individual, to help a child develop better communication and common sense skills that will enable them to integrate into society, make friends and stick up for themselves as a regular, self-sustained individual.
Respite Services
Short term services provided in a safe environment, outside the child’s home, by a capable respite provider with the appropriate expertise, who will implement necessary behavioral/developmental interventions to support optimal functioning of the child
Caregiver Services
Education and assistance provided to family and caregivers to enhance the child’s function in the family and community setting. For example, training for caregivers on how to implement strategies to help a child focus in class and to control their behavior, or tutoring to help the child do well in school.
What Is CFTSS?
​Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) are new behavioral health
services covered by NYS Medicaid. CFTSS help children and youth with mental health and
substance use needs. CFTSS work with each child/youth to provide care in a way that works
best for them and their families.
CFTSS are part of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services.
EPSDT is a federal law. EPSDT services help fi nd and treat children’s health problems early so
that they can have the best health and development possible.
Who Can Get CFTSS?
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All children/youth under age 21 who are
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eligible for Medicaid are covered for CFTSS.
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Children/youth can get these services from
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Medicaid.
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CFTSS works for children/youth from any
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background, or who speak any language.
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CFTSS put child/youth and family choices fi rst.
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CFTSS can be provided in your home or
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community, whatever works best for your
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family.
